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can I poach an employee from my mentor? — Ask a Manager

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employee won’t report his hours correctly — Ask a Manager

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should I check if my boss is OK when she’s late to work, coworker is using parts of my resume as their own, and more — Ask a Manager

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boss was upset I wanted to leave when our A/C failed, when a beloved figure is laid off, and more — Ask a Manager

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can I resign but still ask for severance? — Ask a Manager

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